“I am extremely honoured to be appointed England manager especially as it is no secret that this is the role I have always wanted,” Allardyce said.

“For me, it is absolutely the best job in English football. I will do everything I can to help England do well and give our nation the success our fans deserve,” he added.

Allardyce will take charge at Wembley on September 1 for a friendly with a yet to be identified opposition before England play their opening 2018 World Cup qualifier against Slovakia later in the month.